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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.68, 2,739.61 and 852.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.68, 2,739.61 and 852.25 is: 1,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.68 : 2,739.61 = 852.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.68/2,739.61 = 852.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.68x = 2,739.61 × 852.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.68x = 2,334,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,832.62/1,826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.18

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